Daming: Brother, there is no future for monks, let's rebel

Chapter 801 Zhu Han and Gao Fei investigate a case together

"Your Highness, we have checked everywhere and there is nothing suspicious, but this is indeed the place where most women are harmed."

Gao Fei walked in from outside. He had checked the wounds on the bodies, which were enough to prove that the other party had killed all these women with a dagger.

The modus operandi is very similar, and it is obvious that it was done by the same person.

"Let's get rid of all these bodies first and keep them in storage. We'll make a decision when the government starts investigating the case."

After Zhu Han finished giving the instructions, Gao Fei immediately began to make a decision.

Back in the carriage, Zhu Han told Zhu Biao about his discovery.

Zhu Biao was shocked and had already followed some clues that Zhu Han could provide.

It is actually not easy to find such a killer in Jiangnan, and the business of the East China Chamber of Commerce has already suffered a huge blow.

Now the other party has been committing crimes in the Jiangnan area, and the women are all in panic.

Based on the identities of those women, it can be seen that the crime rate in brothels is the highest now.

Zhu Biao thought about it and looked at Zhu Han with a little shock.

"Uncle, should we go to the brothel and see if we can find something?"

"Perhaps we can give those women a chance to live. If they have really been targeted by the murderer, perhaps we can follow the clues to find the culprit."

He now feels that the place where he lives is very unsafe and wants to move out of the private school, but Zhu Han refuses.

"After all, it was Lord Song's good intention. How can we let his efforts go to waste like this?"

Zhu Han seemed to have thought of something, so he gave Zhu Biao some instructions.

"It just so happens that since we are already here, the private school is the best place to hide."

After listening to Zhu Han's words, Zhu Biao nodded and agreed, but he also knew the seriousness of the matter.

If there is no way to find out the real culprit, some situations will continue to occur again and again.

It is likely to have a certain impact on them.

When he returned to the private school, he ran into Ma Rui.

It turned out that he met Zhu Han just after he finished teaching those students.

Ma Rui was very respectful to Zhu Han.

"The lanterns outside are indeed very beautiful these two days. You should take a look. This is a special feature of our Jiangnan area. If you are single, you may be able to find your true love."

Ma Rui introduced everything to Zhu Han, and Zhu Han listened and nodded slightly.

"Mr. Ma, you have been teaching and answering questions for these students here for many years, but is there anyone who can help you with your studies?"

Zhu Han and Ma Rui started talking in the yard.

Ma Rui told Zhu Han that he had indeed taught quite a few students in the past few years, but due to the changes in the imperial examination system, it was difficult for those students to pass the exams.

"Your Majesty, you are very strict about the imperial examinations. Therefore, talents who stand out in the imperial examinations every year will definitely receive your attention."

"Those students have started to compete with each other. It is actually a very simple matter to select the more outstanding talents among them."

Ma Rui sighed as he spoke. He put the book in his hand on the table, picked up the tea and poured a cup for Zhu Han.

"Here, all those who study hard but have mediocre qualifications have been screened out."

Zhu Han was indeed thinking about something.
It is of vital importance to the imperial court to be able to select some talents from the candidates taking the imperial examinations every year. These talents can gain a foothold in the court only after going through layers of selection.

This has always been Song Lian's main concern.
Every year, students who take part in the imperial examinations have to undergo multiple investigations, and Zhu Yuanzhang has also ordered that these students must be investigated based on the basic principles.

I want to investigate their entire ancestors thoroughly.

Only those with a clean family background and some knowledge could stay in Yingtian Prefecture and study well in the Imperial Examination Hall.

This has always been Zhu Yuanzhang's most decisive strategy.

Zhu Biao sat aside and listened to their conversation, and suddenly became a little curious.

Song Lian has always attached great importance to his students, and he can see that.

The relationship between Song Lian and Ma Rui is indeed extraordinary.

It would be hard to explain that two people who were so close to each other were just taking the imperial examination together.

"I am a little curious about how Mr. Ma and Lord Song know each other. Lord Song has now become the head of the civil officials and is deeply favored by His Majesty."

“Since you have some friendship with Lord Song, why didn’t I see you?”

Ma Rui listened to Zhu Biao's words, smiled faintly, and hurriedly explained.

It turned out that he and Song Lian had known each other ten years ago, and they took part in the imperial examination together.

Song Lian was the top scorer in the imperial examination at that time, and Ma Rui was the third place.

But later, he was squeezed out by people in the court, so he resigned and returned to his hometown to become a teacher.

"Although being a teacher is relatively leisurely, I can meet different kinds of people. They all want to take the imperial examination and work hard to serve the country."

Ma Rui's words deeply touched Zhu Han and Zhu Biao. At this moment, Zhu Han suddenly asked.

"Since you have seen countless people, I would like to know what kind of person Fang Yuanruo is in your eyes."

Zhu Han’s words stunned Ma Rui.

From Song Lian's attitude towards Zhu Han and Zhu Biao, it can be seen that they must be nobles of Yingtian Prefecture.

Ma Rui looked at Zhu Han in surprise.

It would be a good thing if one's students could get help from a noble person in taking the imperial examination in Yingtian Prefecture.

Ma Rui told Zhu Han his opinion. In fact, he has always been extremely confident in Fang Yuanruo.

Among so many students, Fang Yuanruo is the only one who studies hard.

He is also respectful to his teachers on weekdays, and always gets along well with his students, which makes him deeply cared by Ma Rui.

"His family was quite miserable. His mother raised him alone. In order to allow him to study, his mother..."

Ma Rui paused as he spoke, a trace of sadness in his eyes. He skipped the topic and went on to talk about how hard Fang Yuanruo worked when he was studying.

"Among these students, I would prefer him to go to high school. After all, it means he can find a way out for himself. It is more important for him to study hard."

Zhu Han listened but smiled without saying anything.

He suddenly turned his head to look at Yuanze, but did not see Fang Yuanruo, so he asked curiously.

"Fang Yuanruo doesn't stay in the private school on weekdays. I don't think I've seen him studying in the courtyard?"

After hearing Zhu Han's words, Ma Rui hurriedly explained.

"He has a mother to take care of at home. Although there is a place reserved for him in the private school, he comes back to live here on weekdays."

"It's also okay for him to stay overnight outside. This is the help my private school provides him. It also allows him to have a place to study in peace."

Ma Rui told Zhu Han everything, and Zhu Han was very satisfied.

Just when he wanted to continue asking questions, a student next to him had some questions to ask Ma Rui.

Ma Rui hurried to answer the students' questions.

Zhu Han and Zhu Biao were sitting in the courtyard. Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Han in confusion. "Do you think there's something wrong with Fang Yuanruo?"

Zhu Han looked at Zhu Biao and explained his guess.

He had been in the private school for a few days. Every time he went to handle a case, Fang Yuanruo was not in the private school, and his whereabouts seemed erratic.

According to Ma Rui, if he had to take care of his mother at home, he would have very few opportunities to read every day, and he also wanted to pass the imperial examinations.

This is really contradictory.

"I saw the wound on his hand that day. Combined with the investigative reports over the past few days, I think this person is very deliberate. I have to arrange for Gao Fei to conduct a thorough investigation to find out his whereabouts over the past few days."

Zhu Biao admired Zhu Han very much. They had been secretly investigating the murder case in Jiangnan for several days, but they did not expect Zhu Han to make such a discovery.

"If that's the case, we can find the murderer quickly, but those poor women."

He said this and suddenly felt a little emotional.

It is really horrifying that I was living my life peacefully but in the blink of an eye I was hurt by someone.

"Although they have fallen into prostitution, they should not be killed like this. No matter what, we must give them justice."

Zhu Han looked at Zhu Biao with interest, closed the folding fan in his hand, and tapped his head gently.

"Your Highness must also study hard. Look at how hard these students study. They study just to pass the imperial examinations. Your Highness has such good conditions, so he must not slack off."

Zhu Biao nodded repeatedly, "Uncle Huang is right, I will remember it."

Zhu Han looked at Zhu Biao and smiled.

That afternoon, Gao Fei returned to the private school and told Zhu Han some of the information he had found out.

He had found out about more than a dozen murders in Jiangnan County, but the government officials had never done anything about it.

It is obvious that they cannot find out the truth of the matter and are afraid of getting into trouble, so they dare not intervene in these matters.

It's just some prostitution. If the woman dies, she dies. They won't care.

"It's despicable that they take human life so lightly."

Zhu Biao was extremely angry after hearing this, and he wished he could ask Gao Fei to investigate the matter right away, as he couldn't wait even a moment.

"If we find out the real culprit, we will make him pay with blood. So many women were killed by him with one sword."

He Fengyu was thinking about what was happening now.

If there really is someone who has been targeting prostitutes, then now is a good time.

The Lantern Festival will be held soon, and more women will take to the streets.

If a murder occurs between a man and a woman, it means that the other party's target is constantly expanding.

"We have arranged for people to continue investigating several brothels this time. If a murder occurs, we will be able to know about it immediately."

This is the best thing Gao Fei can arrange.

Zhu Han listened to Gao Fei's words and nodded slightly.

Then he told Gao Fei about some suspicious things happening to Fang Yuanruo and asked him to pay close attention to Fang Yuanruo's every move and not to make any mistakes.

"Including where he has been, we must clearly record it to find out what this student who has been studying so hard is hiding."

The scars on his hands also caught Zhu Han's attention, and he asked Gao Fei to pay close attention.

Once the seed of doubt is planted in your heart, life will immediately sprout.

Zhu Han has determined that the truth of a matter must be found out before he stands idly by.

If Fang Yuan really concealed something, he would never tolerate it.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will arrange it right away."

Zhu Han nodded gently and flew away, but just as he was about to leave, he was blocked by He Fengyu.

He still had the money in his hand and watched Gao Fei come forward.

"Since Master has already arrived in Jiangnan, Gao Fei will definitely not be able to handle this matter alone. I will go with Gao Fei."

"After all, the murderer is targeting prostitutes. I am very familiar with these places. I can find out the information faster than Gao Fei, a blockhead."

He Fengyu's words made Gao Fei's face turn pale and blue, although he didn't like places with a lot of women.

Investigations are never ambiguous.

"What should we do? If you two go, who will protect us?"

Zhu Han looked at himself and Zhu Biao deliberately.

He Fengyu hurried forward to explain, anyway, the Jinyiwei were already protecting him in secret.

He now has to go to the south of the Yangtze River to experience the local customs and culture.

Zhu Han was very interested in places that he was unwilling to visit.

Especially brothels.

He hated having private affairs with those women, but he admired their enchanting dancing very much, just like when he admired Yue Ru in Zuihua Pavilion.

"Master, I will go and see if the dancing posture of this Jiangnan girl is as good as that of Miss Yueru from Yingtianfu."

He Fengyu was afraid that Zhu Han would not agree, so he deliberately started to pull Gao Fei out, just so that he could run out and walk around more.

"I have reached an agreement with the girls, and maybe I can get some better information to help Gao Fei."

Gao Fei felt a little embarrassed by his behavior.

Zhu Han saw that the two of them were a good match on a daily basis. It was a good thing to have an extra way to investigate things.

So he agreed.

"Then you two should go and come back quickly."

As soon as Zhu Han finished speaking, He Fengyu hurriedly pulled Gao Fei away. Zhu Biao sat next to Zhu Han, took out a book, and began to read it seriously.

If there was something he didn't understand, Zhu Han would immediately ask him and encouraged him to study hard, which made Zhu Han favor Zhu Biao even more.

He Fengyu went to the brothel very quickly. He and Gao Fei, one in the open and one in secret, immediately started to inquire about the news.

What the two did not expect was that Zhu Han’s guesses were all based on certain evidence.

When they arrived at the brothel, they found Fang Yuanruo was indeed there, and he also had a lover named Yanhong.

Gao Fei saw Fang Yuanruo and Miss Yanhong go to the attic and immediately followed them.

Although he didn't like to pry into other people's privacy, he had to do it in order to investigate the case.

Gao Fei used his great martial arts skills to climb directly onto the roof and lifted up a tile.

The light in the room instantly released slowly through the tiles.

Gao Fei lowered his head and checked the movements in the room.

What he didn't expect was that Fang Yuanruo and Yanran only talked during their private meeting and didn't do anything out of the ordinary.

(End of this chapter)